

What Becomes of the Children?
1936, English. Directed by Walter Shumway.
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Get ready for a roller-coaster trip of emotion with this campy collection from the golden age of Hollywood! Originally intended to warn America's youth of the perils of drugs, sex, and alcohol, these outlandish and unintentionally hilarious tales have heartache, tragedy, crime, and even insanity, lurking around every corner!
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Walter ShumwayDirector
- Joan MarshMarion Worthington
- Robert FrazerJohn Worthington
- Natalie MoorheadEdith Worthington
- Glen BolesFred Worthington
- Claudia DellGayle Adams
- Niles WelchThomas Scott
- Barbara PepperElsie Ford
- Wilson BengeBates - the Butler
- Mary MacLarenGertrude - the Governess
- Sonny BuppLittle Freddy Worthington
- Anne BennettLittle Marion Worthington
- Gennaro CurciTony Gazotti
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1936
- Country
- United States of America
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What Becomes of the Children? runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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What Becomes of the Children? is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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What movies are like What Becomes of the Children??
If you liked What Becomes of the Children?, try Each Dawn I Die, The Locket, Time Without Pity.
Who directed What Becomes of the Children??
What Becomes of the Children? (1936) was directed by Walter Shumway and stars Joan Marsh, Robert Frazer, Natalie Moorhead.